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TBF

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8. I have said it in other threads -

Reply to TheKentuckian (Reply #6)

Wed Nov 26, 2014, 08:23 PM

Nov 2014

and know where you're coming from. I can't believe the thought hasn't occurred to them. But what will happen if they set downtown St. Louis on fire? Large banks, law firms, companies, hotels? That's why the National Guard and Homeland Security are in the area. They will be crushed like bugs. And they know that.

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Burnin' and Lootin' [View all] H2O Man Nov 2014 OP

The dream mainstreetonce Nov 2014 #1

I too am "opposed to the use of violence, with self defense being the only exception." panader0 Nov 2014 #2

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2014 #11

You mean like running over protestors who are in your way? uppityperson Nov 2014 #12

The Clan Mother was right, I think Hekate Nov 2014 #3

I liken the looting and rioting to that of a child seeking attention. I will explain justiceischeap Nov 2014 #4

I'm actually grateful to be getting up in years Warpy Nov 2014 #5

My biggest issue is venue, take the torches and pitchforks to the gated communities TheKentuckian Nov 2014 #6

I have said it in other threads - TBF Nov 2014 #8

As a pacifist I hear you - TBF Nov 2014 #7

say it again The Jungle 1 Nov 2014 #9

Mother was right for the elders, but youth must be served, too. malthaussen Nov 2014 #10

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